Daily WHUFC News - 3rd August 2012

Joint-Chairman champions new vision
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Joint Chairman David Sullivan was delighted to open the new Rush Green
Stadium
01.08.2012

West Ham United Football Club have continued to demonstrate their ethos of
"Moore than a Football Club" by lending their Rush Green training facilities
to Grays Athletic. The new facilities were opened by Joint-Chairman David
Sullivan at the development squad's game with Grays earlier this month.
Sullivan revealed that the generous offer was part of West Ham United's
drive to help out other local clubs. "West Ham United like to help other
clubs, that's why we played Colchester United and other local clubs in
pre-season, and will visit even more next year. "We really want to help
local clubs and help football in the community because that's what West Ham
United is all about."

The new season will see Grays share the Rush Green pitch with the
development squad and Sullivan hopes this will help entice more people into
watching the Hammers' second string. "I wanted to come down here to see the
facilities and what is happening here, I have to say they're doing a
wonderful job. "Our reserves will be playing here next season so for anybody
wishing to watch them it will be an easier trip than Bishops Stortford,"
said Sullivan. "We're now located in our heartland of Romford and it's a
lovely little place."

The Joint-Chairman also revealed his hope that Rush Green will continue to
be developed and ultimately end up being the Hammers new training ground,
whilst also paying tribute to a phenomenal turn out. "Hopefully this could
become our new training ground one day. "It's lovely to see so many people
here in such a positive, friendly atmosphere. There must be close to 1000
people here."

The club had given Grays Athletic permission to use the pitch for 18 months,
and Sullivan hopes the two clubs can work together to continue its
development.
"Grays didn't have a home and we weren't doing anything with the ground so
we've let them have it for 18 months, rent free. "We like to help out lesser
clubs and this is why we're 'Moore than a Football Club'. It's around 34
acres and there are some lovely pitches here, so as I mentioned this will
hopefully become our new training facility."

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Duo through to last eight
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James Tomkins and Mohamed Diame are both still on track for Olympic glory
02.08.2012

James Tomkins and Momo Diame have both made it through to the Olympic
quarter-finals as Team GB and Senegal finished first and second in Group A
respectively.
Tomkins was an unused substitute at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium as Team GB
beat two-times Olympic gold medallists Uruguay 1-0. A goal from Daniel
Sturridge just before half time was enough to make sure Stuart Pearce's side
survived the group stages undefeated and will go into their quarter final
with South Korea on Saturday high in confidence. Diame captained Senegal as
they drew 1-1 with already-eliminated UAE at the City of Coventry Stadium.
UAE had taken a surprise lead through Ismaeil Matar before Moussa Konate
scored his fourth goal in three games to ensure his side progressed to the
last eight. Team GB will now face South Korea in Cardiff at 7.30pm on
Saturday, while Senegal will face Mexico at 2.30pm on the same day.

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Hammers eye Silva lining
Allardyce targets move for Portuguese midfielder
By Pete O'Rourke - Follow me: @skysportspeteo. Last Updated:
August 2, 2012 4:11pm
SSN

Sky Sports understands West Ham are hoping to beat Blackburn to the signing
of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Adrien Silva. Blackburn have been leading the
chase for Silva as they look to add to their Portuguese contingent at Ewood
Park. However, West Ham have now entered the chase for the 23-year-old with
Sam Allardyce hoping to beat his old club to Silva's signature. Silva spent
last season on loan at Academica and impressed during his time at the club.
Sporting are thought to be open to offers for Silva and West Ham are ready
to offer the midfielder a move to England. West Ham officials are thought to
have travelled to Portugal to try and thrash out a deal to bring Silva to
Upton Park.

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West Ham target Malaga striker
By talkSPORT | Thursday, August 2, 2012

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is set to take advantage of Spanish club
Malaga's financial meltdown by launching a move for highly-rated striker
Salomon Rondon.
Allardyce is on the hunt for a new striker this summer as he looks to
bolster his attack ahead of West Ham's return to the Premier League. The
Hammers have tried to lure unsettled Liverpool striker Andy Carroll to Upton
Park, but that move looks set to fail, with the 23-year-old only willing to
entertain the idea of a return to Newcastle United. Allardyce could now set
his sights on Rondon, who is up for sale along with the rest of the Malaga
squad. And Allardyce will be boosted by the fact the Venezuela international
has already admitted his desire to test himself in England - as reported by
talkSPORT earlier this summer when he said "I'm attracted to the Premier
League, the league is pretty interesting." However, Chelsea, Tottenham and
Arsenal have all tracked Rondon's availability over the past few months,
meaning West Ham will have to act fast if they are to sign the talented
22-year-old.

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Hines handed Swindon chance
By talkSPORT | Thursday, August 2, 2012

Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio has given former West Ham striker Zavon Hines
the chance to resurrect his career after handing him a trial at the County
Ground.
Hines was released by Burnley earlier this summer, less than a year after
joining the Lancashire club. The nippy forward first appeared for West Ham
against Macclesfield in August 2008, marking his debut with a goal, before
sporadically featuring for the Hammers over the course of the next few
seasons. However, injuries hampered his time at Upton Park, and he was sold
to Burnley for £250,000 last summer. The 23-year-old disappointed at Turf
Moor, failing to score in 16 outings, and he was sent out on loan to
Bournemouth, where he managed one goal in eight appearances. And following
his exit from Burnley, Hines has pitched up at Swindon, where he hopes to
persuade former West Ham favourite Di Canio to hand him a full-time deal.

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Carlton Cole has a Key Role to Play Next Season!
By S J Chandos
West Ham Till I Die

Amid all the speculaton linking us to a multiplicity of different strikers,
there has been an unconfirmed report that West Ham have received some
tentative enquiries about Carlton Cole's availability. Now opinions on Cole
tend to divide Hammers supporters, some value him and others tend to see him
as an 'under-achiever.' and point to his playing inconsistency and failure
to score enough goals in the top tier.

I can understand the frustrations of fans, because some times you watch Cole
play and he looks truly outstanding. He is skillful on the ball, leads the
line very well, terrorises centre-backs with his physicality and has scored
some top class goals. Yet, on other occasions, Cole looks ineffectual and an
imitation of his former self. Perhaps it is just a case of playing
inconsistency or maybe its a matter of self-confidence? Certainly, there is
a view that Cole is a confidence player and that he needs a manager who will
support, encourage and motivate him. In GF. Zola he had such a manager and
it is no coincidence that Cole came on leaps and bounds under his guidance
and instruction.

Basically, we need a strong squad, with sufficient strength in depth, to
thrive in the PL. It obviously means adding quality to key positions, but it
also requires us to build upon the core of the squad last season, utilising
the understanding, team spirit and togetherness that they developed during
the promotion campaign. We have brought in Maiga and other forwards may well
follow, but arguably we still need Carlton Cole's ability, commitment and
passion for this club. I am personally opposed to his sale and would argue
that he has an important role to play in this crucial first season back in
the PL. He might not start every match and he may impact upon some from the
bench, but a self-confident, focused and on-form Cole will give us
additional options up front. So, if the reports are true, lets reject those
tentative approaches from other clubs and let Cole know that he is valued
and has an important part to play next season.

Indeed, the West Ham management must go out of our way to encourage and
motivate Carlton Cole to get the best out of him. Because a motivated and
self-confident Cole will pay dividends for this club. Fans have been divided
in their opinion of the player, but regardless of this, most fans are united
in their admiration for Cole's loyalty and commitment to the cause last
season. Whilst the Hitzlsperger's, Ba's and Parker's jumped ship after
relegation, Cole took a 50% pay cut, dug in and fought for the cause. And no
one personified West Ham's will to win the play-off final more than Carlton
Cole, especially with that well executed goal and his determination to win
the ball and set up Vaz Te for the winner.

I am not saying that he deserves to stay at the club because of last
season's admirable conduct and heroics, no I am saying that he should stay
because he has more to contribute next season.

SJ. Chandos.

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Now or never: West Ham warn Carroll they won't be kept hanging on
The Mirror

West Ham have told Andy Carroll it's make your mind up time over his
proposed switch to Upton Park. New Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is
trying to offload the £35million target-man as he sets about changing the
Reds' style of play. England international Carroll only managed four league
goals last season, and now Rodgers wants to loan the 23-year-old to the
Hammers for the coming season, with a view to a permanent £17m transfer next
summer. But even though he'd be Hammers' best-paid player on £100k-a-week,
Carroll would rather return to his native Newcastle, who he left in January
2011, if he has to leave Liverpool. Unlike West Ham, Newcastle can offer
Carroll Europa League football in the coming campaign after coming fifth
last season. However, Toon owner Mike Ashley is driving a hard bargain.
Meanwhile, Hammers' co-owner David Sullivan is pushing Carroll for a firm
decision after tabling a more lucrative offer than the Geordies' one.
Sullivan is prepared to move on to new targets if Carroll rejects them,
rather than being strung along by the striker for weeks. Carroll did not
travel with his Liverpool team-mates to Belarus for the first leg of their
Europa League qualifier against FC Gomel.

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